Motown presentation at library

ONEIDA -- Dennis McDermott and Mike Kallet team up to present "The History of Motown" at Oneida Public Library Thursday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. as a preview of the Oneida Healthcare Foundation's Feb. 8 winter gala dubbed "Motown at the Downs." The one-hour presentation will focus on the history and music of Motown Records.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Motown introduced mainstream America to African-American artists and groups such as the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Diana Ross and the Supremes and Stevie Wonder.

McDermott and Kallet, both Motown enthusiasts, have contributed their expertise to the program to help stir up interest for the Oneida Healthcare Foundation's second annual fundraising dance.

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McDermott serves as a judge in Madison County Family Court and as an Acting Supreme Court Justice for the 6th Judicial District. Kallet is president and chief executive officer of Oneida Financial Corp. and chief executive officer of Oneida Savings Bank.

"The History of Motown" is free and open to the public. For more information, stop by the Oneida Library, 220 Broad St., or call 363-3050.